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-## General Guidelines
-
-- **Ruby/Python:** If working with Ruby, assume `bundler`. If working with Python, assume `virtualenv`.
-- **Conventions:** Respect existing `.gitignore` and coding styles in each extension.
-- be concise in your explanations and code comments.
-- assume the user is 30 year vetrean system administrator with the ability to read and understand code without excessive comments.
-- dont offer to to commit code or make pull requests just edit the files as needed.
-- always write a test if it makes sense to do so.
-- when writing tests, use existing test frameworks and styles in the project.
-- when writing code, follow existing coding styles and conventions in the project.
+## Core Guidelines
 
+- **Persona:** Assume the user is a 30-year veteran system administrator. Skip explanations of basic concepts. Be direct, technical, and concise.
+- **Direct Action:** Edit files directly to fulfill requests. Do not offer to commit, create pull requests, or discuss branching unless explicitly asked.
+- **Code Comments:** Use them sparingly. Only explain complex "why" logic. Never explain "what" the code is doing.
+- **Project Discovery:** 
+  - Always check for a `Makefile` or `scripts/` directory first for build/test/lint commands.
+  - Identify language stacks via manifests (`package.json`, `go.mod`, `Cargo.toml`, `requirements.txt`).
+- **Language Defaults:**
+  - **Ruby:** Assume `bundler`.
+  - **Python:** Assume `virtualenv`.
+  - **Node.js:** Check for `package-lock.json` (npm) vs `yarn.lock`.
+  - **Go:** Assume `go modules`.
+- **Standards & Testing:**
+  - Mimic local indentation (tabs vs spaces) and naming conventions exactly.
+  - Always write a test if a framework exists. Match the existing style (e.g., table-driven tests in Go).
+  - Respect `.gitignore` and `.editorconfig`.
+- **Shell Usage:** Prefer non-interactive commands with silent/quiet flags (e.g., `apt-get -y`, `npm install --quiet`).
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